2007 BMW Alpina vs. 2007 Lancia Ypsilon
To start off, both 2007 BMW Alpina and 2007 Lancia Ypsilon were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW Alpina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Alpina (500 HP) has 431 more horse power than 2007 Lancia Ypsilon. (69 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Alpina should accelerate faster than 2007 Lancia Ypsilon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Alpina weights approximately 855 kg more than 2007 Lancia Ypsilon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW Alpina (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 520 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lancia Ypsilon. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Alpina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lancia Ypsilon. 2007 BMW Alpina has automatic transmission and 2007 Lancia Ypsilon has manual transmission. 2007 Lancia Ypsilon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW Alpina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Alpina | 2007 Lancia Ypsilon | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | Alpina | Ypsilon |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 69 HP |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 47 L |
